All of which Clark is happy to accommodate, and there may even be a brief attempt to get Mel to learn how to catch a ball when he tosses it up. They'll work on distance later when they're outside.

Both man and dog glance her way when Eirene arrives, Mel's tail thumping rapidly. "We try, don't we, Mel?" Ears re scratched again and then Clrk gives Eirene a small smile. "Feel better?"